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Lahore becomes world’s 2nd most polluted city as smog crisis deepens

Lahore becomes world’s 2nd most polluted city as smog crisis deepens

LAHORE: Lahore is grappling with a rapidly worsening public health crisis as its air quality has catastrophically collapsed, confirming its status among the world’s most polluted cities. The average Air Quality Index (AQI) has surged to 266, pushing the city’s air far past safety thresholds and firmly into the “extremely hazardous” zone. Monitoring data confirms … Read more

Season’s greetings became K-Pop’s winter goldmine

Season’s greetings became K-Pop’s winter goldmine

SEOUL: The K-pop calendar may be packed with excitement every winter, but the tradition of “Season’s Greetings” merchandise has rapidly escalated from a simple fan gift into a battleground pitting fan emotion against corporate commerce.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by MH Warehouse Korea (@mhwarehouse_real) What began as a charming … Read more

Pakistan, China Celebrate 60 Years of friendship with fashion show at “Great Wall”

Pakistan, China Celebrate 60 Years of friendship with fashion show at "Great Wall"

The Pakistan Embassy in Beijing, in partnership with the China International Cultural Communication Center (CICCC), hosted the first-ever Pakistan-China Fashion Show at the Great Wall of China. Renowned Pakistani designers Maheen Khan, Moazzam Abbasi, Ayesha Tariq, Rizwaullah, and Zain Hashmi showcased collections blending Pakistani and Chinese styles. China-based Pakistani designer Aqeel Chaudhary also displayed his … Read more

Karachi Power Crisis: K-Electric cuts power supply of lines area over Rs4 Billion unpaid bills

Karachi Power Crisis: K-Electric cuts power supply of lines area over Rs4 Billion unpaid bills

KARACHI: K-Electric has cut off electricity to Karachi’s Lines Area after unpaid dues from residents crossed Rs4 billion, the company’s spokesperson said on Monday. According to K-Electric, the power supply was disconnected due to widespread non-payment by defaulters. The company urged residents to clear their bills immediately, warning that timely payments are crucial to reduce … Read more